A quality paint job protects your home as well as transforming how it looks, and in New Plymouth, where Taranaki’s high rainfall, coastal salt air and exposure to wind off the Tasman Sea is hard on exterior surfaces, good preparation and the right products really matter. The best painters get the prep right, not just the topcoat.
This page highlights the Top 5 painters in New Plymouth, based on independent research into reputation, finish quality, service and reliability.
The top 5 painters in New Plymouth are 1. Murfitt Painters & Decorators, 2. Threesixty Painting, 3. OB Painters, 4. StraightEdge Painting, 5. Marc Ladbrook Painting. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
This featured position sits above the editorial Top 5 and is clearly labelled. It does not influence the rankings below.
Murfitt is a close-knit family team with 30+ years’ experience, painting new and existing homes inside and out using high-quality Resene eco-friendly paints across New Plymouth.
Threesixty Painting specialises in high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across New Plymouth and Taranaki, fully insured with decades of combined experience.
OB Painters bring over 25 years’ experience as painters and decorators, covering everything from new builds to renovations across the New Plymouth and Taranaki region.
StraightEdge provides interior, exterior and light commercial painting throughout the New Plymouth region, comfortable on everything from old villas to modern homes.
Marc Ladbrook is a New Plymouth painter and paperhanger offering quality interior and exterior painting and wallpapering across Taranaki.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks.
| Painter | Best for |
|---|---|
| Murfitt Painters & Decorators | Experienced family painting and decorating |
| Threesixty Painting | Quality interior and exterior painting |
| OB Painters | Experienced painting for builds and renos |
| StraightEdge Painting | Villas through to modern home painting |
| Marc Ladbrook Painting | Painting and quality wallpapering |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each painter. We weigh up a combination of:
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With painting, the preparation is most of the job. Washing, sanding, filling, priming and protecting surrounding surfaces all determine how good and how durable the finish is. In New Plymouth, Taranaki’s high rainfall, coastal salt air and strong UV are tough on exterior coatings, so ask how a painter approaches prep and what products they use.
For exterior work especially, timing around the weather matters. Get a written quote that sets out the number of coats, the products and what surfaces are included, and ask about any workmanship guarantee.
Cost depends on the size and condition of the surfaces, how much preparation and repair is needed, the number of coats and access. Exterior repaints on a weathered home cost more because of the prep. Get an itemised quote covering prep, primer, coats and products.
Taranaki’s wet, changeable weather means exterior painting is best timed for drier, settled spells. Painters plan exterior work around dry, settled spells and suitable temperatures, since paint needs the right conditions to cure. Interior work can be done year-round.
With good prep and quality paint, a New Plymouth exterior repaint typically lasts several years, though Taranaki’s high rainfall, coastal salt air and exposure to wind off the Tasman Sea and sun exposure shorten that on the most exposed elevations. Quality preparation is the single biggest factor in how long it holds up.
Most do both, along with services like wallpapering, cedar staining, roof painting and GIB stopping. If your job includes specialist finishes, check the painter has done similar work and ask to see examples.
Be cautious. A low quote can mean less preparation or fewer coats, which shows up within a year or two. Compare what each quote actually includes, prep, number of coats and products, rather than just the headline price.
Reputable painters, including Registered Master Painters, stand behind their work with a workmanship guarantee. Ask what it covers and for how long, and get the scope and products confirmed in writing before work starts.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 5 lists.
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